A virtual good-bye

Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School senior Abby Nelson reacts during parking lot festivities to celebrate MVL’s Class of 2020. A vehicle parade consistent with physical distancing recommendations was part of the senior sendoff. With help ...

May 25, 2020

MLC President Zarling retiring

NEW ULM — Rev. Mark Zarling, President of Martin Luther College (MLC) from 2007 to 2020, is retiring this summer. During Zarling’s tenure, the campus saw the construction of the Chapel of the Christ, the Early Childhood Learning Center, a ...

May 25, 2020

Trying his luck

By: Fritz Busch

Tony Anderson of New Ulm fishes the Minnesota River near the Minnecon Park boat landing Saturday afternoon. Anderson said he caught a small catfish and let it go.

May 25, 2020

Woitas adjusting to the new way of recruiting

By: Jeremy Behnke

ST. PETER — Gustavus Adolphus College assistant baseball coach Andrew Woitas has adjusted to the new way of recruiting high school athletes, although the new way isn’t necessarily the preferred way. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

May 23, 2020

Chloe Haven signs with UM-Morris

Submitted photo Wabasso’s Chloe Haven (center) signed her National Letter of Intent to participate in Cross-Country and Track and Field at the University of Minnesota-Morris.

May 22, 2020

Former Springfield coach Dunn takes job at Albert Lea

By: Jeremy Behnke

By Jeremy Behnke Journal Sports Editor SPRINGFIELD — In a sense, Paul Dunn is going back home. Dunn, the former Springfield football and softball coach, has been named the new head football coach at Albert Lea High School. Dunn’s ...

May 21, 2020